Remote Bioanalytical Proposals Manager

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Celerion is seeking a Technical Proposal Manager to join our US-based, fully remote Business Development team. You’ll be the technical voice behind proposals, turning complex science into clear documents that sponsors want to approve.

You’ll draft RFP responses, collaborate with SMEs, manage content libraries, and track bid outcomes, while supporting client calls and bid defenses. This role suits someone with life sciences background and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or another STEM field.
• Hands-on knowledge of bioanalytical processes, especially biomarkers, assay technologies, ligand binding assays, immunogenicity, molecular assays, flow cytometry, PCR, and cell-based assays
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience preparing instructional materials, presentations and written documentation
• Background in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
• Comfort in a fast-paced matrix organization and experience working with teams across countries and cultures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Draft and shape proposals, RFP responses, and client-specific proposal text reflecting strategy discussions and client expectations.
• Team up with operational subject matter experts to ensure every proposal is complete and robust.
• Join client calls about RFPs, RFIs, timelines, budgets, and deliverables, and help present proposal solutions.
• Support bid defense preparation and meetings.
• Participate in Proposal Management initiatives and Business Development presentations when requested.
• Own and refresh our library of technical content, templates, and case studies, keeping tone, format, and brand consistent.
• Keep sponsor and account information accurate in our SFDC database.
• Track proposal success rates and feedback, then use what you learn to streamline the process.
• Step in for the external Business Development team when travel or workload makes client deadlines tight.
• Help build and test new tools and processes, lead Lessons Learned meetings, and mentor others.
• Act as an expert resource for internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proposal drafting

Client communication

MS Office

Education

Life Science degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Celerion is seeking a Technical Proposal Manager to join our US-based, fully remote Business Development team. You’ll be the technical voice behind proposals, turning complex science into clear documents that sponsors want to approve.

You’ll draft RFP responses, collaborate with SMEs, manage content libraries, and track bid outcomes, while supporting client calls and bid defenses. This role suits someone with life sciences background and strong writing skills.